Reana fought for her pack's pride and freedom and that, her pack got.
After her shocking victory, Markkus lent his residence to Tamara, where she would receive treatment from their own healer, who came with them.
Reana refused to treat them as guests, nor allowed any help from her side to reach them. Not even a single drop of water.
The Dark Snow Pack members have retreated to Markkus's residence for now, but Reana and her pack members knew it was far from over.
Meanwhile, Reana, herself, after fighting, didn't head straight for treatment. Instead, rushed to her quarters, hoping to find Ryder lying on her bed but when she entered, the room was cold, devoid of his warmth, his scent, his presence.
Reana trembled and dropped to her knees beside the bed.
Finally, the truth dawned on her.
Ryder was gone.
Not dead, no!
She still refused to accept it.
